Health officials in Rwanda are dealing with the country’s first outbreak of the Marburg virus, an Ebola-like disease which, if left untreated, has a fatality rate of up to 88%.

Marburg virus disease has killed 11 people and sickened 25 others in Rwanda, which declared an outbreak on Sept. 27.

Rwanda has confirmed six deaths and 20 cases of Marburg disease since the beginning of the epidemic, the country's health minister Sabin Nsanzimana said late on Saturday. The majority of victims ...

A large outbreak of Marburg virus in Rwanda is drawing international concern about the possibility of spread beyond the country’s borders.

Marburg virus outbreaks can have high fatality rates, killing up to 88 percent of those infected, according to the World Health Organization.

Amid reports of a deadly viral outbreak in Central Africa, researchers are reportedly scrambling to develop treatments and vaccines to combat Marburg virus.

Understanding the Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda: Learn about symptoms, prevention, and current travel advisories for this rare but serious viral disease.

Rwanda says it's gaining control of a Marburg outbreak, but U.S. authorities are taking no chances as another killer virus spreads fast.

Health officials in Rwanda are dealing with the country’s first outbreak of the Marburg virus, an Ebola-like disease which, if left untreated, has a fatality rate of up to 88%.